Jr Crickets
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
78
Score
JR Crickets, located at 5456 W Fayetteville Rd Ste 500 B in Atlanta, GA, had its most recent food service inspection on March 9, 2026. This inspection resulted in a low-risk classification with a score of 78, noting one critical and one major violation. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across six scored events.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods cold holding in the reach in cooler and prep top above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F or below. COS: Products were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Facility was observed using a non-EPA approved Bleach. Advised PIC to use an EPA approved disinfectant from list G. COS: PIC obtained the correct bleach.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
78
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
5-1A - proper cooking time and temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility not following their parking cooking procedures. Written procedures indicate chicken will be cooled after par-cooking. Observed par-cooked chicken sitting on the counter. Advised PIC when using a non-continuous cooking process the approved written procedures shall be followed. COS: Chicken on counter was discarded.
511-6-1.04(5)(d)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods cold holding in the prep top cooler in the main kitchen above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Foods were re-located to the reach in cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed facility using a non-EPA approved bleach for vomiting/ diarrheal events. Advised PIC to obtain a bleach with a concentration of at least 5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite.
511-6-1.03(6)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the ambient temperature of the prep top cooler with an ambient temperature of 50F. Advised PIC all equipment containing TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. Advised to repair.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
64
May 20, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surface of the metal panel of the bulk ice machine at the bar area with brown debris and residue. Advised PIC that all equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the bulk ice machine at the bar area.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed inadequate hot water at the designated hand sink at the bar area. Advised PIC Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. COS: Food employee turned on hot side at the designated hand wash sink at the bar area.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed multiple single-service containers of buttermilk ranch dressing cooling tightly covered at the bottom portion of the prep top cooler #1. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods. Advised PIC to loosely cover or uncover single-service containers of buttermilk ranch dressing.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
78
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed blue mats stored in the bar hand sink. Advised to remove
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken wings cooling on counter at room temperature. COS- moved to cooler
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken thawing in stagnant water. COS- chicken was moved to cooler
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken in the produce sink. COS- raw chicken was moved and sink was cleaned out
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee open beverage stored on rack with several restaurant seasonings. COS-beverage was moved
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
74
Jun 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed partial cooked wings stored on the counter in a large bowl out of temperature. Cold food shall be kept at 41 or below. Worker discarded wings
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Drain flies observed in kitchen and in bar area. Advised to notify pest control contractor of issue. Pest control records are current
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
82
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
5-1A - proper cooking time and temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed facility using par-cooked wings without written procedures available. Advised PIC when par-cooking, written procedures shall be provided and approved by the Health Authority.
511-6-1.04(5)(d)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility using chlorine as a disinfectant that is not EPA approved. Advised PIC when using chlorine the concentration shall be at least 5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
78
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